Finance Business Partner
Job Summary
Function
FinanceWere Hitachi Vantara the data foundation trusted by the worlds innovators. Our resilient high-performance data infrastructure means that customers from banks to theme parks can focus on achieving the incredible with data.
If youve seen the Las Vegas Sphere youve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate optimize innovate and wow their customers. Right now were laying the foundation for our next wave of looking for people who love being part of a diverse global team and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
The Team
As part of the EMEA Finance organization you will partner closely with country leadership SalesPre Sales Sales Operations and other Finance teams (Controllership Tax Treasury Compensation)to support business performance and strategic decision-making. The team acts as a trusted advisor to the business providing financial insight forecasting reporting and governance support. Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment the team drives financial transparency helps identify opportunities and risks and ensures adherence to internal controls accounting standards and company policies while contributing to profitable growth across the region.
The Role
As aFinance Business Partner you will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders providing financial guidance actionable insights and analytical support to drive business performance. You will lead financial planning and analysisin the supported countries as well as forecasting budgeting and reporting activities with a strong focus on sales headcount and operating expenses across the EMEA region. The role involves conducting detailed financial analysis identifying trends risks and opportunities and translating complex financial data into clear business recommendations. You will support monthly and quarterly close processes ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies contribute to deal evaluation and risk assessmentduring the forecast process and collaborate cross-functionally with SalesPre Sales Sales OperationsCompensation Controllership Tax Treasury and other Finance teams. As a recognized subject matter expert you will influence decision-making improve financial processes and help drive strategic initiatives that support sustainable business growth.
What Youll Bring
- University degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Accounting or Finance Business Partnering ideally within the technology industry.
- Strong financial modeling budgeting forecasting and variance analysis capabilities.
- Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards; experience with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is a strong advantage.
- Experience partnering with business leaders and influencing decision-making in a matrix organization.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with tools such as Anaplan Power BI Oracle Salesforce Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Fluent English language skills; additional European languages are a plus.
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Were a global team of innovators. Together we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued heard and safe to express themselves they do their best work.
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits support and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. Were also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). Were always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best which leads to unexpected ideas. So here youll experience a sense of belonging and discover autonomy freedom and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
Were proud to say were an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran age disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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